Health Research unveiled to help better meet the health needs of LGBT people New guidance has been produced to better meet the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people, particularly about club drug use and high-risk sexual behaviours among these groups. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Sports campaign group appoints first trans patron Hove based tranformational speaker Sophie Cook has been appointed the first trans patron at the sports campaign group, Just A Ball Game? (JBG?). JBG? campaigns to encourage and promote football, sport and healthy leisure activities among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people (LGBT) r By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Volunteers help Exeter City FC says “no to homophobia” Volunteers from Exeter Pride, the Football v Homophobia campaign in the South West, and members of Devon Lions, the local gay-friendly football club, helped Exeter City Football Club once again take a stand against homophobia at its home game with Newport County on Saturday, February 20. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Tatchell defends NUS officer who tried to ‘no-platform’ him Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell defends NUS LGBT Officer Fran Cowling’s “right not to share a platform” with him and warns she should not be “bullied”. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Colin Barton General News ME Society launch new website The charity that cares for those in the region affected by Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has a new website designed to cover the latest local and national news and developments in an easily understood format. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Amelia Stubberfield at Heat 1 Arts Brighton’s Drag King competition is back! – Heat Two on March 11 Brighton’s only drag king competition is back and tougher than ever! It’s time for bois to become men as they battle it out over three heats to make their way to the final on May 12. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Towner Art Gallery Arts Towner receives Arts Council England funding Towner Art Gallery receives major funding for a new cinema and auditorium for artists’ moving image, film, talks and live performances. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South LGBT+ students and staff continue to be bullied in colleges and universities New research reveals harassment and bullying of LGBT+students and staff in colleges and universities. Sixty per cent of students have witnessed bullying based on sexual orientation, with one on 10 saying they see it every day, warns a new report released today. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South University of Leicester to host two day ‘Passions of War’ event Sexuality and conflict: An International seminar will tackle the construction of gender, sexuality and warfare in history, art and literature with workshops taking place between February 19 and 20 at College Court, University of Leicester. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Brighton Centre wins national award Brighton Centre has been awarded ‘gold status’ for its commitment to deaf and disabled music fans, following recognition by the charity Attitude is Everything. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Portsmouth Pride open evening Plans for this year’s Portsmouth Pride Parade and Festival will be revealed at a public meeting on Wednesday, March 2 at the Civic Offices. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Exeter City FC say ‘no to homophobia’ Exeter City Football Club will take another stand against homophobia at its home game with Newport County on Saturday, February 20, kick off at 1pm. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
